Nuclear Energy Principles and Reactor Fundamentals
This online engineering PDH interactive presentation provides an overview of basic Light Water Reactor (LWR) core physics and plant systems.
There are two types of LWR technologies, Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) and Boiling Water Reactors (BWR). This course discusses fundamental design traits of each; providing contrasts between performance and safety features. The intent is to provide you with an understanding of nuclear terminology associated with LWR technology, including fundamentals, systems, safety, and regulations.
Nuclear interactions of interest to nuclear reactors occur between traveling sub-atomic particles and atomic nuclei. These reactions can be governed by classical physics, such as billiard balls. However, they can also have resonant or harmonic behaviors, following the laws of modern physics. The result of these reactions can lead to new atoms with different radioactive properties than that prior to the particle-nucleus interaction.
This 3 PDH online interactive presentation is intended primarily for industrial and nuclear engineers, and professionals who are interested in learning more about reactors and the fundamentals of nuclear energy.
This continuing education interactive presentation is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Familiarizing with the basic nuclear energy principles
- Understanding the basic core physics principles, reactor control, and heat transfer
- Learning about Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) and Boiling Water Reactors (BWR)
- Knowing about material degradation issues, including water chemistry, fuel and structural material issues
- Identifying safety issues, such as initiating events, anticipated frequency of occurrence and barriers of defense
- Gaining a general overview of reactor instrumentation and control systems
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